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Peer reviewedBailey, Donald B., Jr.; And Others – Journal of Early Intervention, 1990
Surveys and conference discussion found that typical students in preservice special education programs training to serve infants with handicaps and their families receive very little content related to infants or families, in undergraduate or graduate special education. More coverage was found in programs specializing in infancy or early…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Educational Needs, Educational Practices
Peer reviewedFile, Nancy; Kontos, Susan – Journal of Early Intervention, 1992
This discussion reviews the literature regarding consultation as a form of indirect service delivery in early intervention for children with disabilities, identifies barriers to effective consultation practice, and concludes that consultation can allow children with disabilities to receive intervention services in integrated settings if…
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedJephson, Melanie Britt – Journal of Early Intervention, 1992
A survey of directors of 61 Texas early intervention programs found that directors felt that program improvement should be the main reason for program evaluation efforts, that evaluating program goals and child progress are the most feasible strategies, and that evaluating program quality and family progress are the most difficult strategies. (DB)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrators, Community Programs, Disabilities
Peer reviewedPeck, Charles A.; And Others – Journal of Early Intervention, 1989
This study investigated sources of resistance to development of integrated preschool programs, expressed in interviews with 30 parents, teachers, and administrators and in observations of planning meetings. Findings suggest that perceived loss of political control over aspects of programs that have been informally negotiated among parents,…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Disabilities, Locus of Control, Mainstreaming
Peer reviewedMorgan, Janet L.; And Others – Journal of Early Intervention, 1991
Leadership factors of local interagency coordinating councils (as required under Public Law 99-457) providing services to families of young children with handicaps were examined with 33 council coordinators and members. Results indicated a distinct preference for leaders emphasizing a high task/high relationship leadership style and a need for…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Attitudes, Disabilities, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedWeber, Mark C. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1991
Recent developments have led agencies serving young children with disabilities to obtain third-party reimbursement (Medicaid, private insurance, etc.) for services. An examination of the legal and policy implications of increased third-party billing reveals serious drawbacks including loss of confidentiality, burdens on informed consent, hidden…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrative Problems, Agencies, Confidentiality
